Sharjah: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai will need to follow new traffic diversions from Saturday, June 13, as the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) begins a temporary partial closure of Al Taawun Street as part of the Al Taawun Tunnel Development Project. The authority sa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Awsaj Academy, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, celebrated the graduation of 360 students from its Prime Programme Class of 2026 during a ceremony held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, attended by graduates, their families, and members of the academy’s acade»»»

Doha: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, is set to launch ‘Hala Bel Fans,’ a fully immersive Football Fan Zones Activation running from June 11 to July 19. Inspired by the world’s most anticipated football tournament, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah participated in the opening of GreenTech Amsterdam 2026, held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 9 to 11 June 2026. The exhibition is one of the world’s leading international events dedicated to agricultural te»»»

Manila: An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck western Philippines on Wednesday. The US Geological Survey reported that the epicenter was at a depth of 65 kilometers. Prior to this, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 41 people and inj»»»

China said Wednesday it was "deeply concerned" over the conflict in the Middle East and urged against escalation after Washington carried out strikes on Iran over the downing of a US helicopter. "Various relevant parties should maintain calm and exercise restraint, stop intensifying the conflict an»»»

Demonstrators continue to take to the streets in Kenya, as frustrations mount with authorities who granted the US permission to open an Ebola quarantine centre dedicated to US cit»»»

DUBAI: An upcoming feature by an emerging Saudi Arabia filmmaker is among a slate of new projects being developed by Dubai-based production company Ta Films, as it expands its presence in the regional film industry following the Cannes Film Festival success of the Yemen-set drama “The Station.” The»»»

The EU's focus on rearmament while neglecting civilian industries is a major strategic error – especially as Russia and Ukraine attempt to reach a ceasefire, Professor Joe Siracusa, a political scientist and dean of Global Futures at Curtin University, told Sputnik. Key highlights:The rearmament pu»»»

The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened on Wednesday at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 400 exhibitors from 19 countries in one of the region's largest gold and jewellery exhibitions. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Comm»»»

Any future decision by Bulgaria regarding assistance to Ukraine, whether military-technical or humanitarian, will follow established procedures, requiring a resolution by the Council of Ministers and subsequent debate in the National Assembly, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova told journalists on »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has highlighted the role and responsibilities of its Personal Data Privacy Protection Department (PDPPD), reaffirming its commitment to protecting individual privacy rights and ensuring institutional compliance with the country’s personal data »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Zakat Affairs Department, has issued its 2025 Zakat Share Ratios Bulletin for companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), covering 45 companies across key sectors including banking and financial services, insurance, cons»»»

Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others, in a further sign of rising tensions between the two neighbors after months of fighting that has killed hundreds. Though the situation along the border was calm»»»

RIYADH: The Esports Foundation has announced the official lineup and details for the Last Chance Qualifier tournaments that will award the final spots in eight different competitions at this year’s Esports World Cup, set for Paris from July 6 through Aug. 23. The LCQ program forms the final stage o»»»

As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the chaos, he slipped out of his imprisonment in a Hezbollah cell and made his way to the green hills overlooking the Lebanese capital. There, in the posh diplomatic qu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Further reinforcing its distinguished strategic partnership with Al Shaqab Equestrian League and its role as the championship’s official sponsor, Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) hosted a special ceremony at its headquarters to honour four show jumping riders who delivered outst»»»

Doha, Qatar: A record eight Arab nations will compete at this month’s expanded FIFA World Cup 2026. As well as every minute of all104 matches available to watch live across the Middle East and North Africa exclusively on beIN Sports, the region’s leading sports and entertainment broadcaster will al»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) received a high-level delegation from the Canadian Qatari Business Forum (CQBF), which is currently visiting the country. The delegation includes companies specialising in medical research, health technology, and the early detection of diseases »»»

Doha, Qatar: Aamal Company, one of the region’s leading diversified companies, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Advanced Pipes & Casts Co. (“APC”) leading pipes manufacturing company in Qatar, has successfully launched the APC Maintenance Hub, an innovative artificial intelligence-powere»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) won 29 awards at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions recognising excellence in video and television across all screens. The achievement underscores QM’s growing international recognition for its digital storytelling and crea»»»

Successful companies, suitable timing are conditions for success United Bank, 1st government bank to be listed in money market MEO – The government has begun studying the privatization of shares of one or all banks in which it has stakes except for large banks such as the National Bank of Egypt and»»»

A ‌man accused of committing one of Australia's worst mass shootings, at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach last December, has been charged with 19 additional offenses. Police say the attack that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration was inspired by the ISIS. They initially charged Naveed Akram with 5»»»

The leaders of North Korea and China adopted a "far-reaching blueprint" for bilateral ties during Xi Jinping's recent visit to Pyongyang, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Wednesday. China's president made a rare visit to diplomatically isolated North Korea on Monday after hos»»»

President Donald Trump's administration has sought -- with very limited success -- to separate Iran and Lebanon peace talks, while Tehran insists the two are linked, complicating efforts to resolve the intertwined conflicts. The Iran war began with a joint U.S.-Israeli attack -- though the interest»»»

Johannesburg: Gunmen stormed an informal settlement near Johannesburg and shot dead 12 people overnight, South African police said Wednesday. It was the latest mass shooting in the crime-weary country, where more than 60 homicides are recorded on average each day. Get updated faster and for FREE: D»»»

For some 12 hours on 7 June, fighting between Israel and Iran flared up as the two yet again traded missiles and air strikes. Then a tenuous calm was restored as Donald Trump, rather unconvincingly, insisted that “both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE?" The American »»»

Iran attacked U.S. bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a U.S. helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The worst bout of fighting between Washington and Tehran since their April 8 ceasefire has cast further doubt»»»

Geneva: The Arab-Swiss Business Forum “Trader 2026” convened in Geneva, Switzerland, with the participation of government officials, decision-makers, alongside representatives of the private sector and international organizations from both the Arab and Swiss sides. Participants underscored the impo»»»

Private security guards aboard a cargo ship exchanged small-arms fire with gunmen in a small boat off Yemen’s coast in the Gulf of Aden early Wednesday, the British military reported. The incident, reported by the Associated Press, is the latest security incident along a vital shipping route plague»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mexican Ambassador to Qatar H E José Guillermo Ordorica Robles has expressed confidence ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, highlighting Mexico’s historic role as the first nation to host the tournament three times and emphasising the importance of regional cooperation as the country pre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) recently hosted a seminar titled “Contractual Terms in Times of Crisis: Force Majeure and Other Disruptive Circumstances,” bringing together legal and industry experts to discuss the impact of unforeseen events on con»»»

Tehran: Iran’s football federation announced yesterday its national team’s schedule for the group stage of the World Cup, a tournament that is beginning under difficult circumstances for the Islamic republic. While the players obtained the visas necessary to enter the United States -- which is in o»»»

China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships had been "harassed" close to its waters. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, was angered after Jap»»»

Israeli airstrikes on the historic city of Tyre in southern Lebanon and surrounding areas killed 11 people Tuesday amid an Israeli military warning for the entire city to evacuate. Israel's army said its forces killed a gunman who had managed to infiltrate Israeli territory from Lebanon and opened »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli airstrikes on towns of Teir Dibba and Deir Qanoun Al-Nahr 10-06-2026 10:01 AM La»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondents in southern Lebanon report Israeli airstrikes on Siddiqin and Bar’ashit, as well as drone strike on Doweir 10-06-20»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Parliamentary elections in Armenia were held amid unprecedented pressure on the opposition by the authorities and unprecedented Western interference, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "Unprecedented pressure on the opposition. On the one hand»»»

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday urged greater attention to mental health after hearing emotional testimonies from young people at a prayer vigil in Barcelona, including a woman who described surviving a suicide attempt. He called on public health systems to address the "invisible and widespread malaise" of»»»

Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Bulgaria is ending the provision of additional weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, stressing that since taking office he has not received any new requests from Kyiv for specific military assistance. Speaking on bTV, Stoyanov rejected criticism from opposition p»»»

The Culturama Festival will return to Heraclea Sintica for a fifth consecutive year, Historical Museum in Petrich Director Katya Stoyanova told BTA on Wednesday. The three-night programme will bring concerts to the ancient city from June 26 to 28. Stoyanova said the initiative is becoming a fixture»»»

On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to Germany during World War II, with King Haakon and members of the government fleeing to Britain. 1 of 4 | German officers stand before Oslo's National Theater in 1940 after taking control of Norway during World War II. On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to G»»»

In 2025, the Tulpar Motors assembly plant produced over 2,000 Chevrolet vehicles. Including other brands, the total production volume was approximately 3,000 units, or an average of 250 vehicles per month. The company reported to 24.kg news agency. Over 1,000 vehicles assembled at the plant were ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United States is working closely with Canada and Mexico to deliver a seamless and secure FIFA World Cup 2026, a landmark tournament that will not only be the largest in the competition’s history but also the first to be jointly hosted by three nations, according to Chargé d’Affaire»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dutch great Johan Cruyff once reduced football to its simplest truth: to win, you have to score one more goal than your opponent. It is a lesson Qatar know only too well as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup, where hopes of reaching the knockout stage will depend largely on their abil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup determined to reassert themselves among football’s elite, carrying both the legacy of past triumphs and the ambition of a new generation ready to define a new era. La Roja arrive with an impressive record in international football. Their finest m»»»

Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula Prof. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to Qatar H E Christos Capodistrias at the newspaper’s office yesterday. The Ambassador was briefed on the evolution of the newspaper over the years, its miss»»»

Rescuers in the southern Philippines pulled a body from the rubble of a collapsed supermarket on Wednesday, as the death toll from a major earthquake climbed to 46. The 7.8-magnitude tremor just off the coast of Mindanao on Monday brought down buildings, triggered landslides and set off tsunami war»»»

Fakhri Abu Diab fought for decades to save his home. But when Israeli authorities arrived with bulldozers two years ago, he was powerless to stop them. He and his wife now live among shards of memory: a bicycle where his bedroom stood; the garden where he planted tomatoes as a boy; a portrait of hi»»»

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines: Dozens of rescuers in hard hats scrambled out of a partially collapsed grocery in a southern Philippine city Wednesday as it was rattled by an aftershock from a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing in the region. A safety officer b»»»